(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Professor Ruivo started his research in ocean sciences as a marine biologist but gradually moved to environmental policy-making. After a period of productive research on ecology and management of fish stocks in the Mediterranean and the North Atlantic, Professor Ruivo was appointed as national expert/delegate to various international organizations, and served as Director of the Division of Aquatic Resources and the Environment of the Department of Fisheries of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Professor Ruivo became one of the longest-serving and most charismatic Executive...
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